Gandikota Fort Andhra tourist places

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#gandikota • #Juma masjid • #Penna River • #thenpennairiver • #kadapa • #Ranganatha Swamy Temple • #tourist • #historicalplace • Gandikota is a village and historical fort on the right bank of the Penna river, 15 km from Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The fort was the centre of power for various dynasties, such as the Kalyani Chalukyas, Pemmasani Nayakas, and the Golconda Sultanate. A sand fort was constructed by Kaka Raja, Vassals of Kalyani Chalukya rulers. Various additions of Islamic architecture were made during subsequent Muslim rule. The fort is a centrally protected monument of Archaeological Survey of India. • South Pennar River, Thenpennai and Ponnaiyar are few of the many names taken up by the interstate river of Dakshina Pinakini, which finds its origin in the silent Nandi Hills of Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. The non-perennial river with a catchment area of 3,690 km2 passes through major Karnataka districts before entering into Tamil Nadu and finally emptying into the Bay Of Bengal. • Early history • Gandikota is a village on the right bank of the river Penna, 15 km from Jammalamudugu in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Gandikota area was first identified and made Sand fort in 1123 by Kakatiya Raja of nearby Bommanapalle village and a subordinate of Ahavamalla Someswara I, Kalyani Chalukya ruler. Gandikota came under the rule of Kakatiya dynasty from 1239 A.D to 1304 A.D and ruled by their various subordinates. • The village transformed into major fort after the emergence of Pemmasani Nayakas. • Recently, Tavva Obul Reddy, a Mydukur-based historian, discovered a copper plate inscription on the history of Gandikonda Fort. The inscription dates back to 16th century. • Vemana poet, native of Kadapa district and believed to have lived in Gandikota area for a short period. Jean Baptiste Tavernier visited the fort during his travel to Golconda sultanate.[citation needed] • Efforts are being put forth to give Gandikota a world heritage status. • Gandikota • Historical site, Archaeological Survey of India • Gandikota is located in Andhra PradeshGandikotaGandikota • Location in Andhra Pradesh, India • Coordinates: 14.813433°N 78.284757°E • Country India • State Andhra Pradesh • Established 12th Century A. D. • Founded by • Kaka Raja, subordinate of Kalyani Chalukya dynasty (small sand fort) • Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu, (101 towers huge rock fort) • Languages Official - Telugu • Time zone - UTC+5:30 (IST) • PIN - 516434 • Telephone code - 08560 • Vehicle registration - AP04 • Website http://aptdc.gov.in/

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